Blue Origin

Overview

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, focusing on Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual TIG welding to extremely precise tolerances.
• Conduct manual blend operations.
• Perform precision drilling in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications for internal tank installations.
• Setup new production work areas, including layouts, tooling, and equipment.
• Perform second party verifications and hardware inspections to engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written work instructions.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct discrepancies by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurrence control.
• Operate various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, and other group support equipment as required.
• Setup and operate a wide range of precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, and optical measuring instruments.
• Perform routine maintenance functions such as daily clean-up of work areas to support 5S, FOD, and Safety.
• Complete other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Self-sufficient, self-starter and driven.
• 5+ years GTAW welding experience in an aerospace or precision manufacturing production environment.
• Experience in using automated welding equipment.
• 5+ years of experience GTAW welding Inconel / titanium / nickel alloys.
• Ability to fabricate and use hand tools on an expert level.
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50lbs.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be able to pass a practical Weld Test (1F, 2G, 3G and 6G).
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Some technical coursework and/or AA technical degree/equivalent.
• Leadership experience.
• Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
• Current GTAW certifications in accordance with AWS D17.1.
• Expert level of confidence in aerospace manufacturing specifications for large complex thick wall tubes, thin wall ducts, and welded assemblies.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Work 1st or 2nd shift, as well as weekends and overtime, when necessary.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k

Additional Information

• Relocation provided
• Shift Available: A Shift (Mon - Thu 5:00am - 3:30pm)